slight grinding noise from the rear

[YoungxNutkase]

Trying to diaganos a noise I been hearing coming from the rear of my car, I get a slight grinding noise when the wheels are moving...I'm assuming it maybe my drums? But don't wanna go forward with it b4 I get some more ideas what it may be? Anyone have any ideas?

 

[BadgerType]

muffler bearings

 

[YoungxNutkase]

Its more like a spinning grind noise..don't know if that help explains it more

 

[ryan s]

does it get worse or better as you go faster?

worse: wheel bearing
better: brake(s)

 

[YoungxNutkase]

Gets better wen I drive faster... so it must b the drums huh

 

[ryan s]

without actually being there to hear it, that would be my guess. unfortunately, drum brakes arent easily visually inspected without actually taking the drum off of the hub

and how many miles are on the shoes?

 

[YoungxNutkase]

Yeah I kinda figured that there not easily to inspect...but that's what I was assuming it was from the start...it got about 78k on it

 

[ryan s]

if they're stock, one shoe could be wearing unevenly because of buildup or a weakened spring...80k is about that time for city-driven brakes...though drums should last a little longer.

grab a hammer and take a look...thats the best way of knowing (and a bigger hammer is better )...